Background Uncorrected refractive error (URE) is a major cause of vision impairment among
children that impacts negatively on their lives including distresses. We aim to understand the …

Background: Uncorrected refractive error (URE) and subsequent visual impairment (VI) is
expected to have an impact on the quality of life (QoL) amongst schoolchildren. Aim: This …

Background: Global estimates suggest there are almost 19 million visually impaired children
worldwide, the major cause being uncorrected refractive error (RE). Aim: To assess the …

Background: Refractive error (RE) and visual impairment (VI) remain major problems
affecting school-going children worldwide. Aim: To determine the prevalence and …

Purpose To understand the vision-related quality of life (QoL) of schoolchildren with
uncorrected refractive error (URE). Methods A snapshot qualitative research design and …

BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to determine the causes and distribution of
vision impairment and refractive error among children in Zimbabwe. METHODS: A hospital …

Background: Uncorrected refractive error could negatively affect learning and academic
performance, there is still inadequate information for planning school health. Aim: To …

Purpose To determine the prevalence of visual impairment attributable to refractive error and
other causes in a youthful Ghanaian population. Methods A prospective survey of all …

Background: The Sustainable Development Goal 4 ensures that all children have an
inclusive and equitable quality education. However, uncorrected refractive errors (UREs) …

Purpose To determine the prevalence refractive errors and causes of visual impairment in
school children in the south-eastern region of Nigeria. Methods School-based cross …